Naruto: I Roamed the Ninja World as a Woman

So the eagle's real name is Takenaka Rin?

To be fair, this guy's name is actually quite nice.

But why does this surname sound so familiar?

It seems that the head of the security department in Amegakure is surnamed Takenaka?

No wonder the eagles have so many houses they can't possibly live in them all...

The associations that Ayane Amamiya drew from the surname "Takenaka" did not last long.

Her train of thought was quickly interrupted by the approaching eagle.

The girl gazed intently at the face so close to hers.

It was a distance so close that their noses almost touched.

She could even clearly see the fine downy feathers on the eagle's cheeks trembling with each breath, and the soft, expectant look in its eyes that it could not hide.

Ayane Amamiya didn't know.

When did this eagle start to develop this dependence on itself?

Perhaps when he first joined the team,

When you and your partner sleep in the same tent, sharing your dreams in a lively and engaging way;

Perhaps it will be for a later patrol mission.

When I took a break from my busy schedule to patiently help her practice the Instantaneous Movement Technique again and again;

Or perhaps it was after the battle with the Konoha ninja,

I was too weak to sit on the muddy ground when I was seeing off my classmate Xiyue.

But no matter how you look at it.

Ayane Amamiya could sense that Ri Takenaka, despite her seemingly cheerful demeanor, must have had a past that was far from over.

But then again...

Every ninja selected for the Anbu has their own unique past.

For example, the woodpecker next to me, with its weathered face covered in deep lines, practically screams "I have a story to tell."

Ayane Amamiya isn't the type to gossip, and she's too lazy to ask too many questions.

She only wanted to trust her intuition—and her intuition told her that her two companions' eyes were clear.

therefore.

Faced with the eagle's request, she willingly agreed to be bound by this bond.

Really.....

A must-try delicacy in the Naruto world!

"A ninja is not qualified to make such a promise as a lifetime so easily."

Ayane Amamiya's smile faded, and she replied solemnly, "From the moment I put on my headband, I was prepared for death and tomorrow, not knowing which would come first."

Takenaka Ri's expression changed slightly in an instant.

It was as if reason had been abruptly stripped away from the intimacy just moments before, or as if Ayane Amamiya's gentle refusal had burned her.

The girl took a small step back, her round, doe-like eyes revealing her disappointment.

But Ayane Amamiya smiled slightly and said, "However, if you agree, I would like to replace 'a lifetime' in that sentence with another word."

"What is it?"

Rin Takenaka's hope was rekindled, and her little heart was pounding wildly, as if it were filled with fifteen buckets.

"A lifetime is too long."

The girl couldn't help but reach out and gently pinch Takenaka Ri's slightly chubby cheeks: "Rather than such castles in the air, empty and distant promises, I prefer to say... every moment, every moment I can grasp right now."

"..."

Two blushes instantly spread across Takenaka Rin's fair cheeks, like a burning sunset extending all the way to her ears, incredibly hot.

That swan...

It really is.....

Ayane Amamiya grinned mischievously, forehead to forehead, and teased in a low voice, "Takenaka Ri-san, are you satisfied with my answer?"

"Damn it!"

The eagle, its cheeks being pinched and played with, pouted and mumbled a few words: "Swan, can't you speak properly? What kind of sudden turn of events is this..."

God knows how nervous that girl was just now.

My little heart is being torn apart by this scoundrel in front of me...

Ayane Amamiya couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Her laughter was captivating, lacking any affected gentleness or pretense. Instead, her clear voice carried a hint of sassiness and an indescribable air of heroism, drawing frequent glances from the woodpeckers that were eating nearby.

What are those two little girls whispering about?

The middle-aged man, who didn't understand the girl's feelings, couldn't help but wonder: Could it be that the series of battles that afternoon had made him feel too depressed?

However, it's understandable.

In the end, the swan and the eagle were just girls like flower buds, and their combined age was still younger than hers!

Thinking about this, a sense of responsibility as a senior colleague suddenly welled up in my heart.

He coughed and immediately began to gently impart his experience: "Ahem... If you feel uncomfortable after a long battle, you can relieve it by picking leaves or counting stars."

"???"

The two girls looked at him simultaneously and said in unison, "Uncle, what are you saying? What do you mean you're feeling down?"

Oh no...

I think I misunderstood.

"That's true, you can never guess what's on a girl's mind..."

Woodpecker felt sweat trickling down his forehead. He could only scratch his head awkwardly, "Uh, I thought you guys couldn't handle the pressure from the previous battle... Weren't you trying to comfort each other?"

Takenaka Rin was speechless and rolled her eyes dramatically.

Ayane Amamiya suppressed a laugh: "Woodpecker, we're doing just fine."

You have earned a new title!

As they were speaking, a silent notification popped up on the panel.

Ayane Amamiya's expression shifted slightly. What's going on?

Can you get a new title by forming a team?

She took a moment to spare and focused her attention on the control panel.

[Title already upgraded: Captain of the Rain Shadow Squad!]

[Quality: Blue]

[Title Description: Although you haven't been officially appointed by your superiors, once you gain the genuine recognition of all your teammates, you become the captain of this team!]

[Title Effect: When wearing the Anbu Mask, the power of your ninjutsu, taijutsu, and genjutsu increases by 20%!]

[Title Reward: You have received 2000 Achievement Points that you can freely allocate!]

My Dark Guard title has actually been upgraded?

He went from being a member of the Dark Guard to the captain of the Dark Guard?

Ayane Amamiya was about to be happy, but she quickly realized the hidden logic behind it, and her heart sank.

She knew one thing a long time ago.

All the titles I've earned actually come from how others perceive me, like a mirror reflecting reality.

As described on the panel: Only after gaining the genuine approval of all team members can one become the so-called captain!

But Ayane Amamiya didn't think that Raven would genuinely approve of her...

I've barely even spoken a few words to him!

So, Night Raven and the other three team members were all killed in battle?

"After all, the dead can't express their opinions!"

She felt a rare pang of guilt.

Generally speaking, a full squad of 6-10 people is a typical dark unit.

"It's not easy for a newcomer to quickly gain everyone's approval, so theoretically speaking, advancing to the 'Dark Side Member' rank is quite difficult!"

"But...think about it from another angle, if everyone in the squad is dead, how can dead people offer their opinions?"

"In that sense, I've also profited from the bloodshed of those Night Raven bastards..."

The girl forcefully closed her eyes, suppressing the turbulent emotions churning within her.

When he opened his eyes again, he had regained his usual calm, but there was a barely perceptible shadow in the depths of his eyes.

Even if it's just for these two teammates, I have to live on with even greater effort!